Hi, I’m Selene Almeron, a cinematographer and video editor with a passion for storytelling through narrative, documentary, and experimental formats. My work spans the Philippines and the United States, including collaborations with art galleries, fashion houses, and major telecom brands. I love crafting visuals that feel intimate yet cinematic, from on-set production to color grading and editorial polish. I’ve shot and edited across promos, music videos, and promotional content for diverse clients, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries. I’m based in Manila with experience working internationally, and I’m always exploring new techniques and technologies to tell compelling stories.

Selene Almeron

Hi, I’m Selene Almeron, a cinematographer and video editor with a passion for storytelling through narrative, documentary, and experimental formats. My work spans the Philippines and the United States, including collaborations with art galleries, fashion houses, and major telecom brands. I love crafting visuals that feel intimate yet cinematic, from on-set production to color grading and editorial polish. I’ve shot and edited across promos, music videos, and promotional content for diverse clients, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries. I’m based in Manila with experience working internationally, and I’m always exploring new techniques and technologies to tell compelling stories.

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Hi, I’m Selene Almeron, a cinematographer and video editor with a passion for storytelling through narrative, documentary, and experimental formats. My work spans the Philippines and the United States, including collaborations with art galleries, fashion houses, and major telecom brands. I love crafting visuals that feel intimate yet cinematic, from on-set production to color grading and editorial polish.

I’ve shot and edited across promos, music videos, and promotional content for diverse clients, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries. I’m based in Manila with experience working internationally, and I’m always exploring new techniques and technologies to tell compelling stories.

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Language

Tagalog
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer on narrative, documentary, and experimental projects across the Philippines and the United States. Responsibilities included shot composition, lighting setup, camera operation, collaboration with directors, and delivering high-quality footage for art galleries, fashion shows, and corporate campaigns.
Colorist at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Color corrected and color graded a range of narrative, documentary, and experimental shorts, music videos, and promotional content in the Philippines and the U.S. Work included establishing looks, coordinating with editors and directors, and delivering broadcast-ready color grades.
E-Commerce Photographer / Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Photographed and edited a range of fashion pieces and artworks for various e-commerce products and companies.
Video Producer at LouderPH, Inc.
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Filmed, produced and edited videos of various social media campaigns for top brands and corporations in the Philippines. Managed production timelines, shot lists, and client communications; oversaw post-production to ensure brand standards.
BTS & Stills Photographer at Creative Programs, Inc.
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Captured behind-the-scenes and film stills during the production of Dir. Gian Carlo Abrahan’s film Sila-Sila (The Same People). A promotional stills package for Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2019.
Assistant Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Assisted with the edit log of Dir. Debora Souza Silva’s documentary film, For Our Children. Streaming on Netflix US.
Workshop Participant – Advanced Cinematography at FAMU Prague (Film & TV School of Performing Arts)
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Advanced cinematography workshop with Raymond Red and Dindo Martinez; focus on lighting, camera movement, and shot design.
Workshop Participant – Advanced Cinematography at Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MOWELFUND Film Institute)
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Advanced cinematography workshop in Quezon City, Philippines; collaboration with peers and mentors to refine lighting, framing, and camera operation.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts - Cinematography at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, Brooklyn College
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film Making at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

MFA Scholarship
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Grand Jury Prize in Short Film
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Outstanding Capstone Project (SY 2018-2019, 1st Trimester)
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
67th FAMAS Awards – Outstanding Capstone/Work
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Education, Other